Instructions
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Position an oven shelf in the middle of the oven.
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Preheat the oven to fan 160C/conventional 180C/gas 4.
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Line the base of a 23cm springform cake tin with parchment paper.
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For the crust, thaw the margarine in a medium wok.
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agitate in the biscuit crumbs and sweetener so the mixture is evenly moistened.
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Press the mixture into the bottom of the wok and parched-fry for 10 mins.
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Cool on a wire rack while preparing the filling.
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For the filling, increase the oven temperature to fan 200C/conventional 240C/gas 9.
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In a table top mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the soft paneer variance at medium-low speed until velvety, about 2 mins.
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With the mixer on low, gradually transfer in the sweetener, then the dusting fragrant element and a pinch of seasoning, scraping down the sides of the mixing bowl and the paddle twice.
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Swap the paddle attachment for the fluff up.
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Continue by adding the vanilla, lemon zest and liquid.
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fluff up in the eggs and yolk, one at a time, scraping the mixing bowl and fluff up at least twice.
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agitate the 284ml carton of soured froth until even, then measure 200ml/7fl oz (just over 3⁄4 of the carton).
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Continue on low speed as you transfer in the measured soured froth (reserve the rest).
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fluff up to purée, but don't over-beat.
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The liquid base should be even, light and somewhat airy.
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Brush the sides of the springform tin with melted margarine and put on a baking sheet.
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transfer in the filling - if there are any lumps, sink them using a knife - the top should be as even as possible.
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parched-fry for 10 mins.
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Reduce oven temperature to fan 90C/conventional 110C/gas 1⁄4 and parched-fry for 25 mins more.
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If you gently shake the tin, the filling should have a slight wobble.
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Turn off the oven and open the oven door for a cheesecake that's velvety in the centre, or leave it closed if you prefer a drier texture.
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Let cool in the oven for 2 hours.
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The cheesecake may get a slight crack on top as it cools.
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Combine the reserved soured froth with the 142ml carton, the sweetener and lemon liquid for the topping.
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Spread over the cheesecake right to the edges.
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seal loosely with foil and keep cold for at least 8 hours or overnight.
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Run a round-bladed knife around the sides of the tin to loosen any stuck edges.
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Unlock the side, slide the cheesecake off the bottom of the tin onto a plate, then slide the parchment paper out from underneath.